Head, Performance and People Investment at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Performance and People Investment

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose

• The Head of Performance and People Investment is responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive employee performance and quantify the return on investment (ROI) from Ikeja Electric’s people initiatives.
• This role ensures that performance management aligns with organizational objectives, and that investments in talent translate into measurable outcomes and financial insights for Board-level visibility.
• Leading a team that includes the People Performance Manager and People Investment Manager, this role plays a strategic part in supporting Ikeja Electric’s HR transformation agenda by providing a comprehensive understanding of the impact of people investments across the employee lifecycle.

Role Accountabilities
Strategic Performance Management:

• Develop and lead performance management initiatives that align employee goals with Ikeja Electric’s business objectives, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the People Performance Manager in setting performance standards, managing appraisals, and supporting continuous feedback processes.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure performance initiatives support Ikeja Electric’s strategic goals, identifying areas for skill development and high-potential talent growth.

People Investment and ROI Analysis:

• Establish and manage frameworks for assessing the financial impact of people investments, turning HR initiatives into measurable ROI for Board-level reporting.
• Work with the People Investment Manager to track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of investments across hiring, development, welfare, retention, and engagement.
• Develop data-driven insights on workforce expenditures, advising on strategies to optimize people investments for maximum business impact.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead the Performance and People Investment team, providing strategic direction and support to the People Performance Manager and People Investment Manager.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and alignment within the team, ensuring each role contributes to Ikeja Electric’s HR transformation objectives.
• Identify professional development needs within the team, supporting skill-building that enhances team capabilities and organizational impact.

Board-Level Reporting and Insights:

• Prepare and present regular reports for the CHRAO enroute to the Board on the ROI of people investments, providing clear financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with the HR Data and Intelligence Analyst to integrate HR analytics into financial reporting, ensuring data-driven decisions are central to people strategies.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on optimizing people investments based on data and industry trends.

Data-Driven Strategy and Continuous Improvement:

• Partner with the HR Data and Intelligence Analyst to monitor key performance metrics, using insights to refine people investment strategies and performance initiatives.
• Use data to drive continuous improvements in performance management processes, ensuring that performance goals evolve with business needs.
• Stay informed on best practices in performance management and people investment, implementing innovations that support Ikeja Electric’s growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree in HR Management, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or related field (preferred)
• Professional certification: CIPM (Chartered level preferred), CIPD, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent senior HR certification. Additional certifications in Compensation & Benefits, Total Rewards, Performance management, HR Analytics are an advantage.
• 10-12 years progressive HR experience with significant exposure to Compensation & Benefits, performance management, and reward strategy in large organizations.
• At least 3-5 years in leadership positions managing Reward, Payroll, or Performance Management teams.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing competitive compensation structures, salary benchmarking, and total reward and recognition frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience managing organization-wide performance management systems, including performance goal setting, performance reviews, and performance improvement processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll operations, including statutory compliance, tax administration, and payroll management
• Experience in utilities, manufacturing, telecommunications, oil & gas, or other large-scale operational environments (preferred)

Skills & Competencies:

• Compensation Management
• Strategic Leadership in Performance and ROI
• Financial Acumen and ROI Analysis
• Data-Driven Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Communication and Influence
• Commitment to Organizational Growth and Development
• Expert understanding of performance management methodologies (OKRs, KPIs, Balanced Scorecard, 360° feedback).
• Strong understanding of labour laws and regulatory compliance related to compensation, benefits and performance management.
• Strategic thinking with ability to align reward strategy with business performance and talent retention
• Advanced data analytics and workforce insights (Excel, Power BI, HR dashboards)
• Strategic thinking with ability to link talent investments to business outcomes
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities (Board and C-suite level)
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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